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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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